*PCI Certification is not available to Canadian residents. For Canadian certification - click here.
Pickleball Coaching International - Elevate Your Coaching Skills
Enhance your pickleball coaching journey with Pickleball Coaching International. Access an exclusive collection of high-impact pickleball videos, resources, and benefits designed for coaches at all levels. Whether you're a volunteer coach seeking lesson plans, an intermediate coach aiming to grow your business, or a professional coach in need of expert mentorship, Pickleball Coaching International provides valuable information and exclusive benefits to enhance your confidence and competence as a pickleball coach.
Discover Pickleball's Best Coaching Education
Instructor Certification: Earn credibility and recognition among colleagues and students with our rigorous and convenient 100% online certification programs.
Non-Certification PCI Membership: Access over 70 videos, audio files, case studies, and lesson plans without pursuing certification, and opt for add-on insurance for added convenience.
Introductory Instructor Training Program: Join our FREE program for pickleball enthusiasts introducing the game to new players. Gain insights into best practices for working with beginners.
With PCI Instructor Certification, you’ll learn about different ways to organize groups so that players get the most out of their training in a way that is safe, fun and effective.
Expand Your Knowledge and Skills
Technical Fundamentals: Access over 30 exclusive videos by renowned coach Mark Renneson covering serves, returns, drops, drives, volleys, dinks, lobs, and overhead smashes.
Training Activities: Explore 30+ fun and challenging activities to build players' skills, easily modifiable for different skill levels.
Case Studies: Learn from high-impact videos highlighting common problems instructors face and proposing effective solutions for your lessons.
Pro Tools: Simplify lesson organization with downloadable PDFs and audio clips, making your coaching experience more efficient.
We have a section of CASE STUDIES where we identify some of the common problems coaches will face — like players who use an inverted forehand when hitting a backhand volley (above) — and how to address them.
Get Certified and Unlock Exclusive Benefits
Become a PCI Certified Instructor: Demonstrate your understanding of core teaching principles and lead effective group lessons. Establish yourself as a knowledgeable coach in the eyes of potential clients.
Members-Only Benefits: Enjoy exclusive discounts on pickleball equipment like Selkirk Vanguard Paddles and Franklin Pickleballs.
Experience Quality Content and Mentorship
Practical Coaching Resources: Cut through the noise and access clear, concise, and practical coaching materials without unnecessary fluff or filler.
Personalized Mentorship: Take advantage of one-on-one mentoring sessions with expert coach Mark Renneson to refine your coaching skills or grow your coaching business, conveniently conducted via your preferred technology.
Affordable Pricing, Flexible Schedule
Straightforward and affordable pricing tailored to your coaching and certification needs, starting as low as $149-$329.
No travel expenses required, with coaching education available on your schedule.
Discover the ultimate resource for pickleball coaches. Join Pickleball Coaching International today and take your coaching skills to new heights.
Group pricing options available for pickleball clubs.
About PCI
PCI was founded by the highly respected pickleball coach, Mark Renneson, who is deeply committed to placing the needs of students at the forefront. Mark created PCI with a mission to equip passionate instructors with all the tools and resources they need to deliver engaging, effective, and enjoyable pickleball lessons that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
how does it work?
PCI Level 1 certification is done 100% online (with on-court evaluations that you record and send in by video). This means that you can get started today, work at your own pace, from home, and submit your evaluations without having to worry about costly and inconvenient travel. Once you register, we’ll email you all of the training documents and instructions you’ll need to complete the course. Here is a small sample of the materials you’ll receive.
Have more questions?
Visit our FAQ’s page here.
VIDEO SUBMISSION EXAMPLES:
The demonstration evaluation is a chance for the candidate to show that they can set up, demonstrate and run a playing activity for a small group. We provide the activities (see the video below), you make it happen with your players. You’ll record a video like the one below and send it in for the assessment.
The playing skills evaluation is used to assess a candidate’s ability to meet the minimum standards of play for a PCI-certified instructor. This is an opportunity to lead by example in the following skill areas: serve; groundstrokes to the baseline; groundstrokes to a player at the net; volleys; overhead smashes. Check out the video below to see the evaluation; you’ll make one just like it and send it to us.
The teaching evaluation measures a candidate’s ability to convey teaching points in a clear, correct and concise way. We provide the teachings points, you show that you can both explain them and demonstrate how they work. This is just like what you’ll do with your students and you’ll make a video to show us how awesome you are.
What does PCI certification get me?
PCI is known for its professional, practical approach to instructor education. As a PCI certified instructor, you are signaling that you care about your teaching practices and the people you work with. As a PCI member, you’ll also have access to all of the PCI coaching resources so you can continue to boost your coaching capabilities. We’ll even send you a certificate celebrating your achievement and some special PCI updates throughout the year and highlight your listing in our Member Directory.
“We were advised to do the PCI coaching course by a senior Pickleball official who had completed several coaching courses and believed it was one of the most thorough and well resourced. I’m glad we did. It took longer than many of the four hour cert 1 courses offered, actually a couple of weeks for us, but it was self paced and unlike other coaching courses out there, it evaluated not only your own performance but how you instructed others in the skills necessary to play and improve in Pickleball. I believe we actually learnt a lot about how to coach, and why a particular skill was important to master so as to improve game play. ”
I’m already a PCI Member!
If you’re a current PCI member and located in the US, this is for you. If you’re located internationally or are in the US but NOT already a PCI member, click above.
